Gandhidham
Gandhidham is a Town and Taluka in Kachchh District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gandhidham Block (CD) is 03731. The total area of Gandhidham Taluka is 217 km², which includes 166.89 km² of rural area and 49.99 km² of urban area. Gandhidham has a sex ratio of approximately 876 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gandhidham Taluka
Gandhidham Taluka has a total of 9 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gandhidham Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antarjal | Antarjal | Gandhidham |
| 2 | Bharapar | Kidana | Gandhidham (8 km) |
| 3 | Chudva | Mithi Rohar | Gandhidham (8 km) |
| 4 | Galpadar | Galpadar | Gandhidham |
| 5 | Kandla | Galpadar | Gandhidham |
| 6 | Kidana | Kidana | Gandhidham (4 km) |
| 7 | Mithi Rohar | Mithi Rohar | Gandhidham (5 km) |
| 8 | Padana | Padana | Mundra (4 km) |
| 9 | Shinay | Shinay | Gandhidham (5 km) |
Population of Gandhidham Taluka
The population profile of Gandhidham Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gandhidham Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,27,166 | 38,981 | 2,88,185 |
| Male Population | 1,74,343 | 20,457 | 1,53,886 |
| Female Population | 1,52,823 | 18,524 | 1,34,299 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 45,533 | 6,754 | 38,779 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,935 | 3,516 | 20,419 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,598 | 3,238 | 18,360 |
| Literate Population | 2,19,445 | 20,336 | 1,99,109 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,27,713 | 12,495 | 1,15,218 |
| Literate Female Population | 91,732 | 7,841 | 83,891 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,07,721 | 18,645 | 89,076 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 46,630 | 7,962 | 38,668 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 61,091 | 10,683 | 50,408 |
| Total Households | 71,447 | 8,230 | 63,217 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gandhidham Taluka is around 3,27,166 people. This includes 1,74,343 males and 1,52,823 females. Rural population is about 38,981 (20,457 males and 18,524 females), while urban population is nearly 2,88,185 (1,53,886 males and 1,34,299 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 45,533 of the population, with 23,935 boys and 21,598 girls. Rural areas have 6,754 children, and urban areas have about 38,779 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,19,445 literate people in Gandhidham Taluka, including 1,27,713 literate males and 91,732 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 20,336 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,99,109 people.
- About 1,07,721 people in Gandhidham Taluka are not literate, including 46,630 males and 61,091 females. Rural areas include 18,645 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 89,076 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 71,447 households, with 8,230 in villages and 63,217 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gandhidham Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 58,783 | 5,576 | 53,207 |
| SC Male Population | 30,539 | 2,864 | 27,675 |
| SC Female Population | 28,244 | 2,712 | 25,532 |
| Total ST Population | 5,963 | 546 | 5,417 |
| ST Male Population | 3,182 | 316 | 2,866 |
| ST Female Population | 2,781 | 230 | 2,551 |
| Population Density | 1,509 / km² | 234 / km² | 5,765 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gandhidham Taluka is approximately 58,783 people, including 30,539 males and 28,244 females. Around 5,576 people live in rural parts. Nearly 53,207 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gandhidham Taluka is about 5,963 people, including 3,182 males and 2,781 females. Around 546 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,417 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,509 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 234 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,765 people per sq. km.